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It seems like we may just skip over Spring this May, so in honor of the impending summer, I decided to make homemade lemonade! I like to make my lemonade “fair style,” so it’s quick, sweet, clean and delicious. Here is my simple homemade lemonade recipe!

Ingredients for Homemade Lemonade

5-6 lemons

Simple Syrup (1 C of sugar+ 1 C water)

3-4 C Water

The great thing about homemade lemonade is that you can adjust the sugar and lemons to create your personal perfect lemonade–whether that’s sweet or tart!

How to Make Homemade Lemonade

1. Make your simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a saucepan.

2. Juice 4-5 lemons while you wait for the sugar to dissolve.

3. Combine the simple syrup and lemon juice in a pitcher over ice.

4. Add 3 to 4 cups of additional cold water and more sugar or lemon juice to taste (if desired).

Here’s one of my favorite, healthy, paleo, gluten-free sides: (Garlic) Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms. It only takes about 10 minutes to make and goes great with chicken!

Ingredients for Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms:

baby spinach (10 oz package)

1/2 lb sliced mushrooms

2-4 garlic cloves (to taste–I love garlic, so I go on the heavy side)

olive oil

salt & pepper

How to Make Sauteed Spinach and Mushroom Side Dish (2-4 servings)

1. Heat olive oil in a medium/large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add mushrooms to oil and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic, salt and fresh pepper to the mushrooms and let cook for two minutes before adding the spinach.
4. Add spinach and sauté, stirring until wilted.